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Buster comes home Sunday!!!
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27 April 2008 - 2:50 am
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Hello All,

Buster comes home this Sun morning. I went to visit him today at the hospital. They wheeled him down in a gurney, since he was afraid of the slippery hospital floors. Once outside, he was amazing wanting to gallop about & I had to hold him back. He still hasn't eaten even though i brought all his favorite foods. Another issue is since he is a male dog, he wouldn't pee, I think it's because he can't balance himself right now. Hope he figures it out. BTW someone had asked if he was in an accident... i just replied, cancer.

Also, someone suggested putting a t-shirt on him to keep the staples from getting caught?? Any suggestions? I spent the night preparing by washing all of his bedding and covering any exposed hard wood flooring to prevent slipping.

Having a hard time sleeping with out my Buster. Can't wait to pick him up & have him home. = Separation Anxiety! Will post some post amputation picks soon.

KIM & BUSTER Laughing

Kim & Angel Buster

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27 April 2008 - 6:47 pm
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Hi Buster by now I am sure that you are home and feeling happy.   I wish you a speedy recovery .  My pawrents did buy me some t-shirts to keep the staples from catching on anything and also from the dirt when I go outside and lay down to get some sunshine.  It also helps me from my two 4 legged brothers when they just want to sniff and sniff my scar. Take care my friend.

Kellie

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27 April 2008 - 7:09 pm
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Don't worry kim. Buster will get the whole peeing thing down soon enough. It's just a bit awkward at first.

It will take a few days for him to find his comfort zone, and maybe a few weeks until he starts bouncing back to his usual self. Just be patient.

Isn't it funny how peopl act when you tell them your dog has cancer? I think its funny peculiar, not funny ha, ha ...

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19 September 2008 - 12:50 am
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We just received this photo from Kim, Buster's Mom. Isn't he looking great?!Tripod husky dog  BusterImage Enlarger

 

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19 September 2008 - 8:56 am
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Buster is so beautiful.  What a great photo.

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19 September 2008 - 1:28 pm
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Thank you,  I am really happy with the way the picture turned out. I also had some family pics taken with him.  It will be 5 months soon, since the amputation. He has improved in strength and I feel he is back to his old self. His appetite lately is ferocious... He will remain on a Jennies raw, cooked chicken, and additional supplements diet. I really see a difference since the change in diet and attribute it to his recovery and improved immune system. Smile

  Thank you Jerry for posting the new picture of Buster!!

Friends & fellow tripod,

KIM&BUSTER

Kim & Angel Buster

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France

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19 September 2008 - 4:19 pm
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Kim, that's great news. I'm telling ya, diet is key to a good recovery.

But tell us, what is a "Jennies" raw diet? Forgive me if you've mentioned it before but I'd love to hear more about it in the "Eating Healthy" Forum, if you wouldn't mind starting a thread there. Lemme know!

xoxo

Jerry

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19 September 2008 - 5:19 pm
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WOW!  You're looking fabulous Buster!

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